America's Dog (T1 C17)
Last inspected: Aug 23, 2021
74
Score
Public records show 25 inspections at America's Dog (T1 C17) stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 23, 2021. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. The most recent inspection at America's Dog (T1 C17) is from Aug 23, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited 12 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which America's Dog (T1 C17)'s 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
25
Inspections
0
Critical latest
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Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND DESIGNATED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT PROPERLY USED. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CUTTING LEAFY VEGETABLES (SALAD) AND STORING IT INSIDE THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A HANDSINK MAY ONLY BE USE FOR HANDWASHING OR MUST INSTALL A SEPARATE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE PREP COOLER 2 DOOR (RIGHT SIDE) ACROSS THE GRILL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TOP PREP COOLER DOOR (LEFT SIDE) IN POOR REPAIR WITH KNIFE CUT. INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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74
Feb 10, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF CABINET WITH SYRUP BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE IN FRONT SERVICE/DISPLAY AREA.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR AREA UNDER AND AROUND SAFEBOX AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS IN BASEMENT (B-SIDE) STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES.
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90
Nov 14, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLER WITH NO BEARD NET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BEARD NET WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET FOR WALK-IN-COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN. -
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB AT EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
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82
Jun 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 6, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE FRONT PREP 2 DOOR COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FREEZER UNIT. OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF AT 46.5F-47.1F . MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6# OF FOOD WORTH $20.00 AS STATED BY MANAGER ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.COS
22
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 66.6F-72.10F DURING THIS INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER HOT RUNNING WATER MUST BE ABOVE 110 F AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100 F AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED KERRIGAN PLUMBING COMPANY FOR SERVICE AT THIS TIME.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C),CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE REMOVING SOILED GLOVES AND WASHED HANDS IN THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEN RETURNED TO FOOD PREP AREA TO SERVE FOODS.FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE HAND WASHING SINK NOT IN THE WARE WASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.COS.
8
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A TORN DOOR GASKET (RIGHT SIDE) INSIDE OF THE FRONT 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE FREEZER UNIT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND TO MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE HOT HANDLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LOOSE MENTIONED HANDLE AT HAND SINK AND TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDE FLOOR DRAIN AND FRONT CLOSET TO MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND COOKING GRILL NOT DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE EXHAUST HOOD.INSTRUCTED TO MOVE COOKING APPLIANCE SUCH THAT IT IS DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE MENTIONED EXHAUST HOOD AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Oct 15, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (PORK,BEEF,HOT DOG,HAMBURGER ETC.) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS DURING THIS INSPECTION. PERSON IN CHARGE,MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
2
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 (D) REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER NIGHT MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH :PRODUCT NAME, PREPARATION DATE AND EXPIRATION DATE WITHIN 7 DAYS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING SIGN AT HANDWASHING SINK.
10
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND INVERT SINGLE SERVICE(FORKS) AT FRONT BEVERAGE STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN (HANDLES-UP).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING FOOD EQUIPMENTS AND FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS/DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN. -
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE ON SITE.INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. -
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64
Jun 13, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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95
Jun 5, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2098668 DATED:10/12/2017. 33 Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. 01/12/2018 34 Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain. 01/12/2018 35 Observed the wall molding coming loose from the side of the wall that separates the prep area near the entrance to the prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. 01/12/2018 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION(S) AND MAINTAIN BY 6/12/2018. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
29
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN HOOD/FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS TO REMOVE DUSTS/GREASE ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
38
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT IN FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN WORKING AROUND OPEN FOODS.
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82
Oct 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Found 3lbs of cooked sausage and hot dogs at 122.6f in the hot holding unit. Instructed facility that all cooked foods that are to be hot held must be cooked to their appropriate final cooking temperature and then held hot at at least 140f. Operator discarded and denatured said food with a stated value of $20. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed dirt and debris on the floor around the grease trap. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed the wall molding coming loose from the side of the wall that separates the prep area near the entrance to the prep area. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
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82
Feb 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed the exposed handsink not maintained- no cold running water was found at handsink upon arrival. Operator restored cold water at time of inspection. Instructed facility to maintain hot and cold water at handsink at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
11
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Observed prepackaged items (gummy bears, trail mix, etc) for customer self service that are unlabeled. Instructed facility to label and maintain with name, ingredient list with allergens, date, and location of production/packaging.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed slight dirt accumulation in the upper interior portion of the ice machine. Instructed facility to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on the shelves in the basement storage walk in cooler. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed a leak at the base of the faucet at the three compartment sink. Also observed the middle compartment of the sink to have a non working stopper. Instructed facility to repair all and maintain.
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82
Sep 30, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EG CHICKEN, HOT DOGS, CHILI, BEEF, PORK ETC) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, IN CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE RACKS INSIDE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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86
Mar 15, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 9, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING PRODUCTION AND STORAGE INSIDE ICE MACHINE. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED WITH PINK SLIMY, MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1575504 ISSUED ON 09-14-2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 #34 - FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. 12/14/2015 #35 - GLASS PANEL ABOVE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN. 12/14/2015 #38 - THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET LEAKING AT NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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86
Sep 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: GLASS PANEL ABOVE PREP COOLERS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT FAUCET LEAKING AT NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NOT PROVIDED INSIDE PREP COOLER OR DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THERMOMETER CONSPICUOUS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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82
Jan 27, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER HAVE RUST.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALONG THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE (LOWER LEVEL STORAGE B CONCOURSE).MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE (LOWER LEVEL STORAGE B CONCOURSE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER (CUSTOMER AREA) AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER (LOWER LEVEL STORAGE B CONCOURSE).MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jan 23, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F. THE COOLER IS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS HUMUS,HAM-TURKEY SANDWICHES,YOGURTS,CHEESE ETC. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F AT TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ASSORTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER AT CUSTOMER AREA(PREPARED WRAPPED ASSORTED HAM TURKEY SANDWICHES,YOGURT CUPS WITH GRANOLA,HUMUS,CHEESE ETC.). WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.9F-50.5.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED,DENATURED APPROX:50#'S OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $307.90. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER HAVE RUST.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, ALONG THE COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE (LOWER LEVEL STORAGE B CONCOURSE).MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON CEILING VENTILATION ABOVE THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE (LOWER LEVEL STORAGE B CONCOURSE).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN THERMOMETER INSIDE THE DISPLAY COOLER (CUSTOMER AREA) AND MAINTAIN.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER (LOWER LEVEL STORAGE B CONCOURSE).MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT MET. (NO PROOF, NO RECORDS,NO APPROPIATE DOCUMENTATION). INSTD TO OPERATOR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ORGANIZED SYSTEM OF DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED.
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Jul 29, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP 2-DOOR REACH IN FREEZER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON 2-DOOR PREP HOT DOG COOLER CONDENSER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH IN COOLER NEXT TO STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THEROMETER FOR COOLER/MAKE VISIBLE.
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Jan 13, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF SODA MACHINE AND EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF CABINETS ADJACENT TO SAID SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQIUPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: LOWER LEVEL STORAGE ROOM FLOOR NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELF RACKS AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.
34
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS (X2) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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86
May 8, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED, ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
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Apr 30, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM GREASE TRAP, TO EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP ONLY, WHEN WATER TURNED ON THEN WATER WILL WILL GO BACK INTO GREASE TRAP WHEN FAUCET TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE OR CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAP BY DATE OF REINSPECTION (05/07/13). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED, ALONG COOKLINE. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS, ALONG COOKLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALL.
35
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETERS NOT CALIBRATED. MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETERS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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74
Oct 11, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE/BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.--------MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND STORAGE SHELVES WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOFED LIGHT BULB IN FRIES HOLDING UNIT (COOKING LINE).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER ACCURATE AND VISIBLE INSIDE COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORE ROOM TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 26, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOR NEXT REGULAR INSPECTION
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND DISPLAY COOLER AT 50.1 F,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED COOLER MUST BE REPAIRED 40F OR LESS,TAG COOLER MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED TO 40F OR LESS
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,CRITICAL VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,MILK 12 OZ-30 PCS AT 50.2F,CHICKEN SALAD 8 PCS OF 9.7 OZ,50F,YOGURT 5 PCS,10OZ AT 49.8F,APPLE BLUE CHEESE SHAKER,BEAN SHAKER 13 PCS.10OZ AT 50.5F,SANDWICHES AND WRAPS(CHEESE,HAM,TURKEY,CHICKEN,TUNA)16 PCS TOTAL $255.5;MANAGER DISCARDED THE FOOD,INSTRUCTED ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR LESS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES AND EXTERIOR UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER 3COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR AREA UNCLEAN,MUST KEEP CLEAN AT ALL TIMES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BASE WALLS UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Aug 19, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DOORS AT THE STORAGE AREA BASEMENT MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED,BOTTOM PART AND IN BETWEEN DOORS MUST BE SEALED; MUST PROVIDE CLEANING SCHEDULE FOR ICE MAKER IN THE SODA MACHINE,AT THIS TIME WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN THE ICE MAKER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN DISPLAY COOLER SHELVES IN FRONT AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR AT THE REAR SIDE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT UNCLEAN MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN,FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN;ALL FOOD BOXES MUST BE STORED 6 INCHES UP THE FLOOR
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED BBASEWALL TILES IN PREP AREA MUST BE REPLACED, WINDOWSILLS AT THE REAR NEEDS CLEANING
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST REPLACE WORN OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE WALK IN COOLER,BASEMENT
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN BASEMENT
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. CLEANING EQUIPMENT MUST BE PROPERLY STORED AT THE REAR AREA; DRY STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT MUST BE ORGANIZED,REMOVE UNNECESSARY MATERIALS
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Dec 21, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was America's Dog (T1 C17) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at America's Dog (T1 C17) on file is from Aug 23, 2021. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at America's Dog (T1 C17)?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at America's Dog (T1 C17).
Has America's Dog (T1 C17)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at America's Dog (T1 C17) have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at America's Dog (T1 C17) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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